Telarah

An assessment of population growth drivers in Telarah reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Telarah's population is estimated at around 2,422 people. This reflects an increase of 104 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,318. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,330 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional three validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,693 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Telarah has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is forecasted to experience a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with an expected increase of 639 persons reflecting a total increase of 35.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Telarah recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Telarah has seen limited development activity with an average of 3 approvals per year over five years (17 approvals). This is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest, and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to the Rest of NSW and national averages, Telarah has much lower development activity. Recent development has been exclusively medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Currently, 89.0% of dwellings are houses. With around 370 people per approval, Telarah indicates a mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Telarah is projected to add 849 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Telarah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that may impact this region. Notable initiatives include the Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project, Truegain Site Remediation, Dalmore Park Employment Hub, and Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment drivers in Telarah are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Telarah's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 6.1% in an unspecified past period.

As of June 2025, Telarah had 1,162 employed residents, with an unemployment rate at 3.7% above Rest of NSW's rate. Workforce participation was 58.9%, slightly higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Telarah showed strong specialization in mining (2.2 times the regional level) but under-representation in agriculture, forestry & fishing (1.7% vs Rest of NSW's 5.3%).

Over a 12-month period ending unspecified, labour force decreased by 4.4%, employment declined by 5.3%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point unemployment rise. This contrasted with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Telarah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Telarah's income level is approximately average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Telarah's median income among taxpayers is $51,080 and the average income stands at $64,667. This compares to figures for Rest of NSW which are $49,459 (median) and $62,998 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $57,521 (median) and $72,822 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Telarah all fall between the 20th and 26th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 33.7% of the community earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 band (816 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 19th percentile.

Telarah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Telarah, as per the latest Census evaluation, 89.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.6% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is similar to Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure, which was 87.1% houses and 13.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Telarah stood at 28.5%, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's figure. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 38.7%, while rented properties made up 32.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Telarah was $1,500, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,862. Weekly rent median was $300, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $375. Nationally, Telarah's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,500 against the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Telarah were also substantially below the national figure of $375.

Telarah features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.0% of all households, including 22.1% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 17.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households making up 3.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.7.

Telarah faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates of 10.5%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 7.5% and certificates at 35.4%.

Educational participation is high at 27.4%, including 9.2% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education. Telarah Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 496 students as of a recent report. The school focuses on primary education, with ICSEA score of 889. Secondary options are available in nearby areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 20 active stops operating in Telarah, serving a mix of buses. These stops are covered by 18 different routes, offering 236 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 148 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 33 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Telarah is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

In Telarah, significant health issues are prevalent, affecting both younger and older age groups.

Private health coverage stands at approximately 53%, higher than the average SA2 area (~1,272 individuals). Mental health concerns and asthma are the most frequent medical conditions, impacting 14.1% and 11.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Rest of NSW. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.2% (392 individuals) of the population. Senior health outcomes generally align with the overall population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees Telarah placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Telarah, surveyed in June 2016, had a predominantly homogeneous population: 93.1% were citizens, 95.0% were born in Australia, and 97.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the primary religion, practiced by 54.8%, slightly lower than the Rest of NSW average of 57.0%. Ancestry-wise, Australian (32.9%), English (31.1%), and Irish (9.3%) were the top groups.

Notably, Polish individuals made up 1.3% compared to the regional 0.7%, Australian Aboriginals accounted for 6.9% versus 5.1%, and Samoans comprised 0.4% against a regional 0.1%.

Telarah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Telarah's median age in 2021 is 35 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 18.6% of Telarah's population, compared to the Rest of NSW average, indicating an over-representation of this cohort locally. Conversely, the 55-64 age group comprises only 9.6%, showing under-representation in comparison. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 16.5% to 18.6% of Telarah's population. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 11.5% to 9.6%, and the 5-14 age group has fallen from 12.2% to 10.5%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Telarah's age profile by 2041. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 48%, adding 217 residents, reaching a total of 668. The 65-74 age group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 4%, with an increase of only 8 residents.